Ellie is an asexual sex worker who joins me for a conversation around sexual spectrums, types of desires, aphantasia, and fetishes. She helps correct misconceptions about the asexuality spectrum and shares some personal ways that she helps clients combat sexual shame. Ads/ discounts: Satisfyer: 40% off and free shipping for all app-enabled devices with discount code SandS40 Feeld: https://feeld.app.link/sands50 Download the Feeld app for free AND support our show by using the link. Even better.....
May 13, 2021•55 min
Spanish-English bilingual therapist Rafael Cortina joins me for a conversation about trauma and addiction. We talk about the nervous system and how trauma affects the road to recovery. Ads/ discounts: Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code “SandS” at UberLube.com. OhMyG: 30% off at https://www.iobatoys.com/discount/SandS Rafael: https://www.in-sighttherapygroup.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Slut...
May 06, 2021•53 min
AM Davies is a veteran stripper, a sex worker activist, a new amputee, and the creator and host of Yes A Stripper Podcast. We talk about life as an amputee- both physically and emotionally, how to be kinder to ourselves, devotees, strip club safety, and healing. Ad Discounts: Pour Moi: $25 off on top of all ongoing promotions at https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/SandS/ Dipsea: Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook S...
Apr 29, 2021•49 min
This episode features clinical psychologist and equine (horse and donkey) assisted psychotherapist Dr. Natasha Filippides. We talk about what equine therapy is, how it works, and how it can help you take your therapy and mental health work to the next level! Ads: Feeld: https://feeld.app.link/sands50 Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code sands Stand InBalance: https://standinbalance.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAnd...
Apr 22, 2021•44 min
This episode features Maria Dominique Lopez of Ascending Arts. We talk about boundaries and how to make and keep them, shadow work, Reiki, decolonization, mindfulness, and spirituality. Ad/ discounts: 30% off of OhMyG https://www.iobatoys.com/discount/SandS Maria: https://www.instagram.com/ascendingarts/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media....
Apr 17, 2021•53 min
This week features Gila Zak, certified hypnotherapist and biofeedback specialist. We talk about everything from handwriting analysis (spoiler: I get my handwriting analyzed), to sexual freedom hypnosis, as well as why we choose incompatible partners and what to do about it! Ads/ DISCOUNTS: - Satisfyer: 40% off and free shipping on all app-enabled devices, just use code "SANDS40" at satisfyer.com - Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code "SandS” at UberLube.com. - Dipsea: 30 day ...
Apr 12, 2021•57 min
This week features Jordan Wolan, a Certified Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master. Jordan helps clients break through unconscious blocks to remove unwanted thoughts and behaviors and create positive changes. We talk about why people use hypnosis and what it can address, how Jordan helped me eat less Taco Bell, Neuro-linguistic programming, erotic and BDSM hypnosis, pet play, and having an orgasm through suggestion! Ad: 30% off when you go to https://www.iobatoys.com/discount/SandS Jordan: https://jor...
Apr 01, 2021•50 min
This episode features therapist, educator, and founder of The Sexual Health Alliance Heather McPherson. We talk about common issues that partners face, how to get into the field of sexuality, and how to find a sex-informed therapist. Discounts! Uberlube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code “SandS” at UberLube.com Pour Moi: Pour Moi is offering our listeners an additional $25 off of Intensity when you go to https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/SandS/ Heather: Respark https://respark.co/ Sexual ...
Mar 25, 2021•48 min
Today I am talking with Danny Santos. Danny specializes in Astrological Birth Chart Readings, Tarot Readings, and Couples Sex/Love/Relationship/Intimacy Astrology. We discuss how to use astrology to spice up your sex life, how astrology and tarot can highlight aspects of yourself and your relationship, sexual liberation, tantric practice, plant medicine, and more. In my practice, I often help folks incorporate their spiritual practices if it is something that is important to them, even if I don’...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This episode is like five coaching and education sessions in one hour on pleasure, lingerie, kink and BDSM, sex ed, and sex toys. It features Burlesque performer and educator Michelle L’amour, sexologist and sex therapist Dr. Shannon Chavez, professional dominatrix Isabella Sinclaire, sex educator Dirty Lola, and the "Lingerie Addict" Cora Harrington. We talk about how to pick underwear and lingerie for whatever body you have, how to pick a sex toy for you, how to maximize your pleasure, how to ...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min
I hope you love this episode as much as I do featuring the fantastic Lola Jean- sex educator, instructor, coach, and Pro Domme. We talk about building confidence, awakening desire and libido, squirting, wrestling fetishes, and what to do if you like things that your partner does not. Discount and Ads: - Dipsea is offering a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/sands - Sakara is offering our listeners 20% off their first order when they go to Sakara.com/SANDS Lola Jean: https://lola...
Feb 25, 2021•51 min
This week's guest is Gloria Jackson-Nefertiti. She is a poet, public speaker, panelist, singer, photographer, and performance artist. She is also a breast cancer survivor who has Autism. She talks about what it is like to live in the intersection of being Black, autistic, polyamorous, and kinky, and how to navigate complex relationships in a neurotypical world. Episode sponsored by UberLube: 10% off and free shipping when you use my code SandS at UberLube.com. Support Gloria: Facebook: https://w...
Feb 18, 2021•51 min
This episode welcomes back author, director, and porn performer extraordinaire Joanna Angel as we celebrate her new book Club 42- a choose your own erotic fantasy where you get to decide what newfound stripper Naomi does next. We also talk about Joanna's creative process, her relationship and literary inspirations, some sexy tidbits from the book, and her idea of a dirty good time. Discounts: Like A Kitten Like A Kitten is offering our listeners 20% off AND free shipping at www.LikeAKitten.com/S...
Feb 11, 2021•47 min
Welcome back to a new season! Jennifer Litner, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Sexuality Educator, kicks us off with an episode about differing desires in a relationship (desire discrepancy), dealing with sexual disappointment, how to talk to children about sex in an age "appropriate" way, and how to keep things spicy in a long-term partnership. Also- why is sex like ice cream? Discounts and ads: Building Ease online course with Jennifer Litner: Listeners can save 20% off at buildinge...
Feb 04, 2021•55 min
This episode features millennial sexpert and sex eductaor Javay da BAE. Javay and Nicoletta cover a lot from racism in sex work to how to keep your long term relationship sexually connected. But also- the crygasm! Sponsors/ discounts: Pour Moi: https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/SandS/ Dipsea: Dipseastories.com/sands Sakara: www.sakara.com/SANDS Javay: https://www.javaydabae.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Schol...
Nov 20, 2020•59 min
With the election on top of all the other 2020 madness, burnout this year feels more real than ever. Using their own experiences as therapists, Moushumi Ghose joins Nicoletta for a very real conversation about feeling burnt out. Some topics: what to look for during burnout, what to do about burnout, and how to avoid it in the first place. Moushumi: https://www.losangelessextherapy.com/ Other Resources: - Book by the Nagoski sisters https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592377/burnout-by-emily...
Nov 05, 2020•52 min
This special episode features some past guests' submissions featuring real sexual health horror stories. Join Nicoletta as she welcomes back Dirty Lola, Mistress Justine Cross, Isabella Frappier, and Dr. Laurie Mintz. From debunking condom myths, to butt plugs gone wrong, health care horror, and systemic -isms, this episode is not for the faint of heart and is sure to leave you reeling. This episode is sponsored by Dipsea. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering a 30 day free trial when yo...
Oct 30, 2020•24 min
Burlesque icon Michelle L'Amour joins Nicoletta for a conversation about genital confidence. They also delve into beauty standards, Alopecia, and vulnerability- as well as Butthoven. Sponsors: Right now, Trivia Star is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. Just go to the Apple or Google store and search for Trivia Star. $25 off of the Intensity by Pour Moi https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/SandS/ Michelle L'Amour: https://michellelamour.com/ Resources mentioned: Book: Tippi...
Oct 22, 2020•52 min
This episode features sexologist and soon-to-be therapist Emily L. Depasse. Emily and Nicoletta talk about all things Herpes from stigma, to sex education, policy, and personal stories. Have you ever wondered how to tell a new or ongoing partner that you have Herpes? Tune in to find out how to navigate this very common virus. Sponsors/ discounts: Pour Moi: Pour Moi is offering our listeners an additional $25 off of Intensity when you go to PourMoi.com and enter code SandS at checkout. You can us...
Oct 15, 2020•52 min
This week Nicoletta is joined by classmate and colleague Nicole Belmonte- who is also a therapist and sexologist. They talk about what it is like dating when you are a sex therapist, how to deal with being single, and what exactly a sex therapist can help you with. This episode is sponsored by Dipsea and Trivia Star! Dipsea: Dipsea is offering a 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/ sands Trivia Star: Trivia star-is offering you 2,500 coins and 500 gems when you download and play. ...
Oct 08, 2020•38 min
This week's episode features stripper, FemDom, sex educator, columnist, and slut Andre Shakti. Nicoletta and Andre go deep into wrestling as a fetish, navigating non-monogamy, racism in sex work, and even loving problematic shows like Law and Order SVU (sigh, Benson and Stabler). This episode is sponsored by Pour Moi- use this link AND take advantage of their sale (make sure to use both) to get up to $65 off https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/SandS/ Andre: https://twitter.com/andreshakti Andre's non-mo...
Oct 01, 2020•57 min
Urologist Dr. Gabal joins Nicoletta for a conversation about all things sexual medicine. From erectile and ejaculation struggles, to vaginal pain and dryness, and even some debates on vaginal tightness and tone, genital reconstructive surgery (for medical and aesthetic purposes), and cell regeneration. This episode is sponsored by Pour Moi's Intensity. Get $25 of your order at https://www.pourmoi.com/ref/SandS/ Resources: - Dr. Gabal: https://www.drgabal.com/ - Gainswave: https://gainswave.com/ ...
Sep 24, 2020•50 min
Welcome back to a new season of Sluts and Scholars! This first episode welcomes back Zoë Ligon, the Dildo Duchess of Spectrum Boutique. We talk about her new sex ed book Carnal Knowledge (coming out next week!), using sex toys (aka tools) with partners, sex education, and WAPs. Sponsor Discount: Dipseastories.com/sands Zoë's book: https://spectrumboutique.com/collections/sex-sexuality-books Article about vibrators: https://journal.spectrumboutique.com/article/what-is-your-vibrator-really-doing-t...
Sep 17, 2020•57 min
In this season's finale, Nicoletta welcomes UK's Florence and Reed of the YouTube hit channel Come Curious. They talk about penis size (does size matter?!), oral sex tips, body image, and foreskin. Thanks for another great season slutty scholars! Come Curious: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIRoo9Lsz1DOXRIvEo-UARQ Erika Lust collab: https://xconfessions.com/collaborators/directors/florence-barkway-reed-amber FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: Slut...
Jul 30, 2020•52 min
Join sexpert, therapist, educator, and academic Dr. Juliana to learn about how we create our own sexual stories and narratives and how to use these to reclaim and empower ourselves. Also included: struggling to have orgasms, masturbation retreats, and Betty Dodson. - Sponsor/ discount!! For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code sands50 - Dr. Juliana www.dr-juliana.com Insta: drjulianahauser - Bodysex https://dodsonandross.com/bodysex FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Fa...
Jul 23, 2020•49 min
Erotic massages are not just for penises! Sofiya and Courtney of the comedy sex travel podcast Private Parts Unknown tell the tale of their multi-orgasmic massages in Tokyo. Also included: sex tourism- exploitation or consesnual and fabulous? Tune in for a hilarious chat about why it's OK to pay for sex...AKA health. https://privatepartsunknown.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of s...
Jul 16, 2020•51 min
Dr. Sherine Aubert talks all about pelvic health and how the pelvis influences many aspects of life on a deeply rooted level- mentally, physically and emotionally. Tune in for a chat about pelvic floor therapy for all bodies. Old episode with Kayna Cassard on Pelvic Pain: https://slutsscholars.libsyn.com/101-is-a-tight-vagina-a-thing-pelvic-pain-with-kayna-cassard Dr. Sherine: https://www.pelvichealing.com/team/sherine Restored Physique: https://www.restoredphysique.com/meet-the-team FOLLOW US T...
Jul 11, 2020•40 min
What is embodiment? How does being in our body lead to better sex? How does trauma impact pleasure? All of this and more on this week’s episode with therapist, sexologist, educator, and podcaster Dr. Cat Meyer. Dr. Cat http://catmeyer.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media....
Jul 02, 2020•45 min
This week's episode features sex eductaor, blogger, and blexApp rep Tatyannah King. Tatyannah talks about what it means to be demisexual, the importantce of Black community resources, racial stereotypes and sexuality, as well as the new blexApp, which is dedicated to strengthening melanated sex, intimacy and relationships. Resources mentioned: Tatyannah https://www.instagram.com/taty_k_king/ blexApp https://blexapp.com/ OMGYes https://www.omgyes.com/ FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send que...
Jun 25, 2020•49 min
Comedian Nicky Paris joins Nicoletta to talk about all things gay and comedy such his dreams of being an Amish jam seller, no reason boners (NRBs), blue balls, intimacy struggles, and heterosexism. FOLLOW US Twitter Instagram Facebook Send questions, comments, stories, rants to: SlutsAndScholars@gmail.com Sluts And Scholars is a production of sluts and scholars media....
Jun 18, 2020•44 min
